Business News
Global markets fall on growth fears
BBC News - Business, May 23rd, 2013
Global stock markets fall after weak Chinese economic data and concerns that the US Federal Reserve may scale back monetary stimulus efforts.
French court questions IMF chief
BBC News - Business, May 23rd, 2013
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is grilled by judges in Paris over a big payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.
Tata Steel swings to a loss
BBC News - Business, May 23rd, 2013
Tata Steel, one of the world's biggest steelmakers, blames weakness in Europe for a net loss in the fourth quarter and says "severely depressed" conditions are likely to persist.
Nissan recalls over 800,000 vehicles
BBC News - Business, May 23rd, 2013
Nissan says it plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel.
Concerns over Flybe Gatwick sell-off
BBC News - Business, May 23rd, 2013
Business leaders and politicians are raising concerns over the future of Inverness Airport's links with London Gatwick.
Company Profile
| Name: | Rio Tinto plc | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Address: | 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, EC2V 7HR, UK | |
| Website: | www.riotinto.com | |
| Sector: | Basic Materials | |
| Industry: | Non-ferrous metals | |
| Summary: | Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited operate as one business organization (Rio Tinto). Rio Tinto is an international mining company. Its business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Its major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, coal, uranium, gold, industrial minerals (borax, salt, talc), and iron ore. Businesses include open pit and underground mines, mills, refineries and smelters, as well as a number of research and service facilities. On October 23, 2007, Rio Tinto acquired Alcan Inc., the parent company of an international group of companies involved in bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum smelting, engineered products, flexible and specialty packaging. In April 2008, Hecla Mining Company completed the transaction to acquire the Rio Tinto subsidiaries that held a 70.27% interest in the Greens Creek silver mine and joint venture located near Juneau, Alaska. As a result of the transaction, Hecla subsidiaries hold 100% of the Greens Creek joint venture. | |
Company Information
| 2,918.75 | Open: | 2,900.00 | High: | 2,951.50 | Mkt Cap: | 42.97B | Ex-Div: | 15/08/12 |
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| Bid: | 2,917.00 | Low: | 2,889.00 | P/E: | 35.72 | Shares: | 1.41B | |
-123.75 (-4.07%) |
Ask: | 2,920.50 | 52Wk High: | 3,872.61 | EPS: | - | Last Trade: | 2,913.00 |
| Delayed: 16:36 BST | Vol: | 5.86M | 52Wk Low: | 2,648.15 |
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